Government News

Calhoun Commission Meets and Moves Forward with Appointing New Sheriff

The Calhoun County Commission held their regular monthly meeting on Monday May 8th, 2023 with Commission President Matt Walker, Commissioner Craig Arthur and Commissioner Kevin Helmick present.  Commissioner Walker opened the meeting with updates from April’s activity. After the recent receipt of the new Sheriff vehicles purchased from Jenkins Ford, Walker thanked Rick Floyd, County Read More…

Government News

Calhoun County Commission Agenda for Monday May 8

May 8, 2023 9:00 a.m. AGENDA MEETING ALSO BY ZOOM Meeting #5936021621 Password 1234Participate by Phone:  +13126266799 or +19292056099 (Both Numbers are Toll Free) Call To Order: I. Pledge of Allegiance: II. ​Approve Minutes:   April 13, 2023, April 26, 2023 (Special Meeting) ​and April 27, 2023 (Emergency Meeting) III. Delegations/Requests: A.​Luke Peters – MOVRC​1. ​Calhoun County Park CDBG Environmental Determination​​and Request for Release of Funds​2. ​Calhoun County Park CDBG Read More…

Government News Politics

Ballengee Appointed Interim Sheriff

A familiar face to the Courthouse and Calhoun County, and one that will not require training. It made perfect sense for the Calhoun County Commission to appoint Carl Ballengee, former Sheriff and Sheriff’s Deputy, when he offered his services to fill in as interim. Ballengee has 32 years experience in Law Enforcement. The meeting to Read More…

News Politics

Commission Accepts Sheriff’s Resignation and Announces Intent to Appoint Interim

The Calhoun County Commission met this afternoon for the sole purpose of accepting the resignation of Warren Basnett, effective Sunday, April 30th, 2023. Also in attendance was Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries who apparently attended to offer legal advice if necessary regarding the matter. Delegations were allowed to address the Commission with Crystal Mersh, President of Read More…

Government News Politics

Republican’s Hold Emergency Session for Sheriff Vacancy Recommendations

The Calhoun Republican Executive Committee met Monday evening in an emergency session to discuss the Wednesday Calhoun County Commission meeting over the upcoming Sheriff vacancy. Sheriff Warren Basnett is set to resign on the 30th of April, 2023 leaving his position open with an appointment to be made within 30 days. As the process goes, Read More…

Government News

Calhoun County Audit 2021 Released

The State Auditor’s Chief Inspector Division ensures that financial accountability is present at the local level of government by annually conducting and overseeing over 700 financial audits of counties, municipalities, boards of education and other miscellaneous local boards and authorities. Calhoun’s audit has been conducted pursuant to the authority and duty of the State Auditor Read More…

Government News

Prosecutor Moves Forward in Removing Sheriff from office

The Calhoun County Commission meeting was once again held in the large courtroom because of the expected larger than normal audience with the matter of the Sheriff and budgeting concerns being addressed. Radio, television, print and internet News media was in attendance and watching through the live feed on Ridgeview’s Facebook page.  The meeting was Read More…

Community Government News

Calhoun Citizens are Taking on the Tough Questions

The Calhoun Citizens for Accountability Group met Thursday evening in the Little Courtroom of Calhoun County Courthouse. A group of growing membership and interest, they are making a difference in Calhoun County through holding leaders accountable for their decisions and making themselves aware of what decisions are being made.  Jason Wilson, Calhoun EMS Director was Read More…

Community Community Events

Calhoun Citizens for Accountability Meeting April 13

The Calhoun Citizens for Accountabililty will meet on April 13 at 5:30 in the little courtroom Grantsville. All public and public officials are welcome to attend. This organization is not affiliated with any party. Topics of discussion will be: Sheriff (incident with firearms and paraphernalia at a school function) Former EMS Director (did not have Read More…